The Food Systems Countdown to 2030 Initiative (FSCI) provides vital data for decision-makers seeking to transform global agriculture and food systems. The urgent need to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture and food systems, as well as mitigate the effects of climate change, has prompted the Food Systems Countdown to 2030 Initiative (FSCI) to provide…
AFRI: Revolutionizing Agriculture through Cutting-Edge Science and Research In a world grappling with food security challenges, the need for innovative solutions in agriculture has never been more pressing. The AFRI (Agriculture and Food Research Initiative) Foundational and Applied Science Program is at the forefront of advancing agricultural knowledge and addressing the complex issues facing the…
Boosting Agriculture: Massachusetts Legislature Takes Bold Steps to Empower Farmers and Strengthen Food Security Massachusetts has long been recognized as a leader in agriculture and food production, and now the state legislature is taking steps to further support its farmers and enhance food security. With a series of bills recently advanced, Massachusetts is poised to…
From Farm to Fork: Unveiling the Trailblazing Organizations Revolutionizing Food and Agriculture In a world facing numerous challenges in food production, sustainability, and equitable access to nutritious meals, the need for transformative solutions in the realm of food and agriculture has never been more pressing. Thankfully, there is a global movement of organizations dedicated to…
Governments, Foundations, and Communities Embrace Agroecology to Address Urgent Agricultural and Environmental Challenges Agriculture plays a crucial role in sustaining human societies, but its current practices often have detrimental effects on forests, biodiversity, and the climate. To find more sustainable ways of feeding the world and mitigating these negative impacts, the concept of agroecology has…
The Food Systems Countdown to 2030 Initiative (FSCI) presents a science-based monitoring framework to guide the transformation of global agriculture and food systems. As the world faces the urgent need to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture and mitigate the effects of climate change, the Food Systems Countdown to 2030 Initiative (FSCI) has released its…
President Xi Jinping emphasizes the importance of advancing rural revitalization and strengthening food security in China’s agricultural sector. China has outlined its priorities for rural work in 2024 at the annual Central Rural Work Conference. President Xi Jinping stressed the need to build China into an agricultural powerhouse and advance rural revitalization across the country….
A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Indicator Selection In a world where food security, nutrition, and environmental sustainability are increasingly pressing concerns, the need for effective monitoring and assessment of global food systems has never been greater. To address this challenge, a team of experts has developed the Food Systems Monitoring Initiative (FSMI), a comprehensive framework that…
Genetic engineering and gene editing offer potential solutions to the challenges of feeding a growing global population and mitigating climate change. With the global population projected to reach 9 billion by 2049, the need to ensure food security has never been more urgent. Pests, diseases, and adverse environmental conditions are already impacting crops worldwide, exacerbating…
